English > Department of Defense Laboratory System: 1 sense > noun 1, group| Meaning | A defense laboratory that provides essential services in fundamental science for national security and environmental protection and provides technologies that contribute to industrial competitiveness. |
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| Synonym | LABLINK |
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| Part of | Department of Defense, Defense Department, United States Department of Defense, Defense, DoD | The federal department responsible / responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States |
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| Broader | agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authority | An administrative unit of government |
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